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New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman speaks to staff during the second inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 22, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Mets injuries: Stroman (hip), Conforto delayed, Lucchesi out

By Jerry Beach Jun. 22, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena connects for a three-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Michael King during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 13, 2021, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Yankees is Gary Sanchez. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1

By Mark Didtler May. 13, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Matt Harvey (32) reacts shortly before being taken out of the game during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Dark Knight returns: Harvey, Orioles lose to Mets 7-1

By Ronald Blum May. 12, 2021 02:58 PM EDT

New York Mets' Pete Alonso, right, hugs relief pitcher Edwin Diaz after a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field, Sunday, April 25, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Walker gets 1st win for Mets, who take 2 of 3 from Nationals

By Jerry Beach Apr. 25, 2021 04:30 PM EDT

New York Mets' Jonathan Villar (1) celebrates with teammates after a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday, April 13, 2021, in New York. The Mets won 4-3. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Stroman pitches Mets past Phils 4-0 for doubleheader sweep

By Mike Fitzpatrick Apr. 13, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez (57) works against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Red Sox lefty Rodriguez scratched for opener with 'dead arm'

By The Associated Press Mar. 26, 2021 08:13 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., center, leaves the field following an injury in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

For Carrasco, leukemia puts baseball injuries in perspective

Mar. 20, 2021 03:22 PM EDT
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Carrasco’s experience being treated for leukemia taught him to put baseball injuries in perspective. ...

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman takes during live batting practice before playing the Baltimore Orioles in a spring baseball game at CoolToday Park in North Port, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2021. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
National League East Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 08:32 PM EDT

Mets' Carrasco strains hamstring, likely to miss opener

Mar. 18, 2021 03:02 PM EDT
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco strained his right hamstring during conditioning after throwing one inning of batting practice...

Mets' Carrasco has sore elbow, shut down until next week

Mar. 10, 2021 11:08 PM EST
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco is uncertain to be ready for the start of the season after elbow soreness forced him to stop...

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia throws during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Thursday, March 4, 2021, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Alderson: `Some of our players aren’t defensive geniuses'

By The Associated Press Mar. 04, 2021 05:47 PM EST

FILE - Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, in this Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, file photo. The Mets made a late addition to their starting rotation, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with right-hander Taijuan Walker, a person familiar with the negotiations said. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
AP source: Taijuan Walker, Mets strike $20M, 2-year deal

By Ronald Blum Feb. 19, 2021 10:16 AM EST

FILE - Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco walks to the dugout after striking out Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit, in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. The Cleveland Indians have agreed to trade four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez, File)
Carrasco: Mets primed for playoffs, can compete for title

By Ronald Blum Jan. 12, 2021 04:16 PM EST

File-This Sept. 26, 2020, file photo shows Miami Marlins' Jon Berti stealing second base as New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu waits for the throw during the third inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York. Houston Astros outfielder George Springer, LeMahieu, and Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto were among just six free agents who received $18.9 million qualifying offers on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, from their former teams. Three right-handed pitchers also received the offers, Cincinnati’s Trevor Bauer, the New York Mets’ Marcus Stroman, and San Francisco's Kevin Gausman. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin, File)
Stroman, Gausman take $18.9M; Springer, LeMahieu reject

By Ronald Blum Nov. 11, 2020 05:55 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman throws during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Stroman and San Francisco starter Kevin Gausman accepted qualifying offers Wednesday, Nov. 11, receiving one-year deals to stay with their teams rather than test what they could get in free agency. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)
Stroman accepts Mets' $18.9 million qualifying offer

Nov. 11, 2020 12:43 PM EST

Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe follows through on a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rays beat Mets 8-5, clinch 1st AL East title in 10 years

By Jerry Beach Sep. 24, 2020 01:27 AM EDT

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery, left, is relieved in the sixth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the New York Mets, Friday, Aug. 28, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Mets' Smith follows plea with HR; Rosario gets road walkoff

By Jake Seiner Aug. 28, 2020 07:30 PM EDT

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Stephen Tarpley, left, walks from the mound as he is relieved during the eighth inning of a baseball game New York Mets, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Nimmo's 3 hits, 2 RBIs paces Mets to 8-3 win over Marlins

By Andre Fernandez Aug. 18, 2020 11:21 PM EDT